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SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Former Papuan Governor Lukas Enembe has presented his case for the defence, denying the corruption and bribery charges against him,...

ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ French Pacific correspondent A prominent pro-France leader in New Caledonia, Sonia Backès, has resigned from the French government after a...

By Charley Piringi in Honiara The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a "fresh approach" in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, claims...

RNZ News Hundreds of protesters have marched to Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington today, where streets were closed and the precinct blocked off in...

Asia Pacific Report An Australian advocacy group supporting West Papuan self-determination has appealed to Foreign Minister Penny Wong to press Indonesia to halt all military...

By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa New Zealand feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election. Pasifika...

By Nic Maclellan In a major electoral upset, Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of Kanaky New Caledonia’s two seats in the French...

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the...

RNZ News New Zealand's Green Party says it will double the Best Start payment from $69 a week to $140 -- and it will also...

By Marjorie Finkeo in Port Moresby The rise in social media platforms uploading naked pictures of women and girls has come to the attention of...

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific youth climate champion Suluafi Brianna Fruean has likened her first time in the United Nations building to primary...

ANALYSIS: By Dr Bryce Edwards The 2023 general election campaign must be the most hollow in living memory. There really isn’t much that is positive...

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Nice, France Tonga is out of the running for a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot as they...

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia's occupied capital of West Papua,...

COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous...

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva A recent investigation by The Fiji Times has found that former attorney-general and FijiFirst party (FF) general-secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did...

By Grace Salmang in Port Moresby Reconstruction and renovation work for dormitories, laboratories, mess and tutorial rooms is currently underway at the University of Papua...

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Saint-Étienne, France Argentinian winger Emiliano Boffelli scored all his team's points as they defeated Manu Samoa 19-10...

ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader...

By Eloise Gibson, RNZ climate change correspondent While attention is focused on economists finding a $500 million-a-year hole in National's tax plans, a similar-sized hole...

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva The Fiji government has warned the public “don't panic” as news of an alleged firebombing incident at Totogo Police Station...

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Étienne, France Manu Samoa have made only three changes to their starting lineup to maintain consistency...